GradUpdate

In this issue, Applying for the Doctoral Canada Graduate Scholarship, Overcoming Academic Perfectionism, Make the leap to leadership, and more.

Seats available

Applying for the Doctoral Canada Graduate Scholarship
Online | Thursday, Sep 5 | 10 – 11 am register

Events and Opportunities

A selection of upcoming events are highlighted below. 
Visit  community.grad.ubc.ca and grad.ubc.ca/current-students/professional-development for our full events calendar.

CAREER

Building your project network map
Online Mitacs training | Thursday, Sep 12 | 10 am – 1 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite “Advance your reach”.  Learning objectives include making your LinkedIn profile work, how to network, and how to position yourself for a job in industry. Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Overcoming Academic Perfectionism
Online | Thursday, Sep 12 | 11 am – 12:30 pm Join ncfdd.org for free with UBC’s subscription, then Register

Canada Revenue Agency Benefits and Credits for Indigenous Persons
Online | Tuesday, Sep 10 | 1 – 2 pm Click to join the MS teams meeting

LEADERSHIP

Make the leap to leadership
Online | Tuesday, Sep 10 | 12 – 1 pm Register

Project and time management
Online Mitacs training | Wednesday, Sep 11 | 7 – 10 am | Mandatory online pre-requisite “Spur up your project management and time management skills”.
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge

TEACHING

Accessibility Studio
Online | one-on-one guidance from specialists about designing course materials and OER so they are more accessible for all students
Thursday, Sep 12 | 12 – 1 pm Register

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
In-person | Oct 12, 19 & 20 | 9 am – 5:30 pm Apply by Oct 9
Check out other upcoming ISWs.

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

CGS-D Proposal: Crafting a Compelling Research Story
In-person | Wednesday, Sep 4 | 10 am – 1 pm Register

Crafting a Compelling Narrative: How to Tell Your Research Story
Online | Tuesday, Oct 8 | 1 – 3:30 pm Register